The Athens Authentic Marathon 2024, one of the world's most historic races, took place on November 10, 2024, with additional events on November 9. This iconic race retraces the legendary path run by Pheidippides in 490 BCE from Marathon to Athens. The course is renowned for its historical significance and challenging terrain, including a gradual...
Waking up last Sunday, I had a strong sense of adventure, being in nature. Longing to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with the tranquility and beauty of mountainous landscapes. Whether you're a creator, an avid hiker, a climber, or simply someone who loves the peace that mountains bring, this call to the wild resonates...
Mount Timfristos or Velouchi, located between Evritania and Phthiotis prefectures, belongs to the Pindus mountain range and is connected to Agrafa. From its peak you can see the mountains of central Greece, with Vardousia and Kaliakouda to the south and Panetoliko and Chelidona to the southwest. About 50% of Evritania is dominated by forests- a...
The village was named after the nearby ancient city of Uranopolis that was founded by Cassander's brother Alexarchus in the late 4th century BC. and was later destroyed by an earthquake. In the 1920s, many refugees from Turkey settled in the village and established rug manufacturing. In 1926, the old Tower of Prosforion was leased from the monks of...
Kavala is a city in northern Greece, the principal seaport of eastern Macedonia and the capital of Kavala regional unit. It is situated on the Bay of Kavala, across from the island of Thasos and on the Egnatia motorway, a one-and-a-half-hour drive to Thessaloniki (160 kilometres (99 miles) west) and a forty-minute drive to Drama (37 km (23 miles)...
Ο καταρράκτης της Τρύπης βρίσκεται στην χαράδρα της Βελίτσας στον βορειοανατολικό Παρνασσό σε υψόμετρο 1250μ. Στην ουσία πρόκειται για δύο παράλληλους καταρράκτες έναν μικρό και έναν μεγαλύτερο. Το νερό του μικρού καταρράκτη πηγάζει μέσα από μία μεγάλη τρύπα στα βράχια, εξού και η ονομασία «Τρύπη». Ο μεγάλος καταρράκτης έχει ύψος 82μ.! Οι...
Kalavryta is a town and a municipality in the mountainous east-central part of the regional unit of Achaea, Greece. The town is located on the right bank of the river Vouraikos, 24 kilometres (15 miles) south of Aigio, 40 km (25 miles) southeast of Patras and 62 km (39 miles) northwest of Tripoli. Notable mountains in the municipality are Mount...
It's the second time I've been here. The first one was ten years ago without a drone. Almost five hours away from Athens where I live. There are 6 Meteora monasteries perched on the huge cliffs. Serene, spiritual, magical, mystical, extraordinary, breathtaking, inspiring, impressive. These are only some of the words I can use in an effort to...
The enchanting Tinos island is located in the Cyclades island group, 20 minutes away from Mykonos by ferry. This is where the spiritual heart of Greece beats, in the church of Panagia Megalochari! In addition to its religious atmosphere, the island is known for the traditional architecture of its villages and its charming sandy beaches. In this...
Giona is the highest mountain in central Greece and the fifth highest in the country. Located between Parnassus and Vardousia, its peak offers a view of Olympus and several other mountains. It boasts one of the steepest slopes in the Balkans, beginning at Plaka village and rising 1,100 meters high, up to Giona's highest peak- Pyramida- at an...